Wednesday, April 15, 2009

What is Exped? Who is Exped? Do Swiss people really eat that much cheese?

Let's face it, you, the home viewer, want to know more about Exped. Or at least we want to think you do. So we have created this blog to share all things Exped. Expect posts about what's shakin' in the offices in Seattle, what crazy things are brewing in Zurich, reviews, tips, videos, and more. Oh, and there will be some goofing too.

ExpedLife.com

Welcome to ExpedLife.com, official blog of Exped/Seattle. We are the USA subsidiary of Exped AG in Switzerland, makers of the very best tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, trekking poles, and other outdoor gear. You will find updates here about our products and the people who design, build, and use them. And take note: we are a fun loving bunch - we try not to take ourselves too seriously. After all, isn't that why we all go out into the wilds, to have fun?

Exped was founded in 1983 as a distributor of outdoor brands in Europe. Since 1997, the Exped team has designed and built the highest quality specialized gear for the active outdoor enthusiast. This equipment is designed for adventurous users across a wide range of outdoor activities, from mountaineering and backpacking to backcountry skiing, paddling, car camping and trekking . Exped means expedition equipment, and through ingenious simplicity and innovation Exped delivers the maximum outdoor experience with minimal means. Exped is based in Zurich, Switzerland and Seattle, USA.